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Beneficial management practices : environmental manual for feedlot producers in Alberta

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The primary purpose of the Beneficial Management Practices – Environmental Manual for Feedlot Producers in Alberta is to document, for producers and society, management options that are... More ≫

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The primary purpose of the Beneficial Management Practices – Environmental Manual for Feedlot Producers in Alberta is to document, for producers and society, management options that are environmentally sound, comply with existing regulations and are economically obtainable. These guidelines describe beneficial management practices designed to protect the environment and minimize nuisances such as odour, flies, and dust.

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Custom grazing profit$ . . . profit planning tools in Alberta intensive grazing enterprise

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This fact sheet provides economic information on establishing and operating a custom grazing enterprise beef cattle. The information was generated by a group of beef producers who arrived at... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides economic information on establishing and operating a custom grazing enterprise beef cattle. The information was generated by a group of beef producers who arrived at consensus on investment, production, costs and revenues.

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Direct marketing profits : business performance tools in an Alberta cheese production & marketing enterprise

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This fact sheet provides specialized economic information on establishing and operating a start up cheese production and marketing enterprise. This information was generated by a group of cheese... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides specialized economic information on establishing and operating a start up cheese production and marketing enterprise. This information was generated by a group of cheese processors who arrived at a consensus of opinion on investment, production, marketing requirements, costs and revenues associated with developing a viable cheese enterprise.

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Direct marketing profits : business performance tools in an Alberta direct market beef enterprise

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This fact sheet provides specialized economic information on establishing and operating a direct market beef enterprise. This information was generated by a group of producers/marketers who... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides specialized economic information on establishing and operating a direct market beef enterprise. This information was generated by a group of producers/marketers who arrived at a consensus of opinion on investment, production, marketing requirements, costs and revenues associated with developing a viable direct market beef enterprise.

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Mice and their control

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Mice are a large group of mammals, with more than 130 species found worldwide. In Alberta, there are seven species of mice and 12 species of voles. The most troublesome and economically important... More ≫

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Mice are a large group of mammals, with more than 130 species found worldwide. In Alberta, there are seven species of mice and 12 species of voles. The most troublesome and economically important of the species found in Alberta are the house mouse, the whitefooted mouse and the meadow vole (commonly called field mouse).

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A review of the competitive position of Alberta's primary beef production sector

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The intent of this document is to provide a compilation of key basic information elements (industry structure, markets, costing, competitor profiles, domestic and international issues review),... More ≫

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The intent of this document is to provide a compilation of key basic information elements (industry structure, markets, costing, competitor profiles, domestic and international issues review), supplemented by insights and analysis of their influence and impact on the primary Alberta beef industry. It should serve as a comprehensive source of information, which decision makers can fold into their own “knowledge set”, guiding their short and long term planning and decision making.

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The sustainable management of the livestock industry in Alberta : report and recommendations

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Presents the findings and recommendations of the Sustainable Management of the Livestock Industry in Alberta Committee, which was established in October 2000 to finalize provincial recommendations... More ≫

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Presents the findings and recommendations of the Sustainable Management of the Livestock Industry in Alberta Committee, which was established in October 2000 to finalize provincial recommendations on outstanding issues related to the development and operation of Alberta's livestock industry.

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Does using grain precleaners make economic sense?

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Reports on research conducted to determine if using grain precleaners makes economic sense. Results show that using grain precleaners to improve the grade of grain they are shipping does provide a... More ≫

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Reports on research conducted to determine if using grain precleaners makes economic sense. Results show that using grain precleaners to improve the grade of grain they are shipping does provide a positive economic benefit. However, there is a net economic disadvantage to using the precleaner to remove dockage in an attempt to reduce freight costs on grain with average dockage levels.

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Coccidiosis in chickens

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Coccidiosis causes considerable economic loss in the poultry industry. Chickens are susceptible to at least 11 species of coccidia. The most common species are Eimeria tenella, which causes the... More ≫

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Coccidiosis causes considerable economic loss in the poultry industry. Chickens are susceptible to at least 11 species of coccidia. The most common species are Eimeria tenella, which causes the cecal or bloody type of coccidiosis, E. necatrix, which causes bloody intestinal coccidiosis, and E. acervulina and E. maxima, which cause chronic intestinal coccidiosis.

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Insects associated with alfalfa seed production

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This field guide was prepared to enable growers of seed alfalfa to quickly identify their pest and beneficial insects. The important distinguishing features are indicated on the plates by arrows.... More ≫

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This field guide was prepared to enable growers of seed alfalfa to quickly identify their pest and beneficial insects. The important distinguishing features are indicated on the plates by arrows. These features can be readily seen with a hand lens or magnifying glass. Economic thresholds are based on the average number of insects captured in five 90° sweeps.

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